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Tapping Into Attendee Expertise For Community Service Projects

Associations Now

For example, at ASAE’s 2017 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Toronto in August, attendees will have the opportunity to support two local organizations : the Toronto Humane Society and the Royal Canadian Legion. They work year-round with the Veterans History Project and, since 2003, have transcribed more than 4,000 interviews.

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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

Here are two invaluable resources for doing that: Springwise , an organization spotlighting information gleaned by a network of more than 15,000 "spotters" from around the world. It offers a daily or weekly newsletter as well as a database of ideas, trends, and innovations organized into more than 20 industry categories. Oct 2003 (1).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Building Creative.

Idea Architects

The Khan Academy is perhaps the most well-known organization embracing the spirit of flipped learning. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: I Won't Be Changing the World in.

Idea Architects

Open Clip Art Library: jongo_jingaro. It is exactly how I see myself - I am happiest and do my best in helping other people and organizations use their strengths to create positive change in the world. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1).

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12 Simple Ways to Unleash More Creative Thinking

Idea Architects

For a quick field trip, just visit the periodicals section fo your local library or spend time looking at the covers of the magazines in an airport shop. Wild cards are people not tied to your organization who are good thinkers with contributions that could benefit you and your organization. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2).

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Executive Connections: Why This Is the Right Name

Executive Connections

As SLA's chief executive officer for more than six years, I have traveled all over the world to speak to groups of librarians, business people, government officials, nonprofit executives and many more about SLA's work and the critical role our members play in their organizations.  It works; they understand.    Why? 

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Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe - Typepad

Executive Connections

But I ask you to remember that when the membership was asked in 2003 to vote for a name change, they voted “yes” to change the name; they just could not decide on the right name at that time.  I've read the alignment stuff and I think a fine name for SLA is "Association of Specialized Libraries and Information Centers."

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